About OD4DFor 2015-2020, the OD4D program aims to continue to support innovation, leaders and networks capable of unlocking the potential of open data to improve lives of millions living in poverty in developing countries. The OD4D program’s long-term vision has been developed through extensive consultation during the first two quarters of 2015, which included hosting the 3rd International Open Data Conference. That conference had more than 1000 participants from 56 different countries, and led to the development of a collaborative International Open Data Roadmap.
Moving forward, the OD4D program will focus on five key objectives [documented as goals in this StratML rendition]:The OD4D program aims to mobilize new investments for the period 2015-2020, which will be targeted to achieve the following results [documented as objectives in this StratML rendition]:Open Data for DevelopmentOD4D_db7f60c8-dcb2-11e5-98dd-e568b67b6f10Open Data for Development (OD4D) is a global network of leaders in the Open Data community, working together to develop open data solutions around the world.Developing CountriesPoor PeopleOD4D Donors CommitteeThe core governance structure of the OD4D program is based on a Donors' Committee, a program manager, and the network of implementing agencies.
The Donors' Committee facilitates the overall coordination and grant management activities related to the OD4D program. The committee is the decision-making body responsible for providing the overall oversight for the program.International Development Research CentreIn addition to its place on the donor committee, IDRC manages the OD4D program. IDRC's responsibilities include the strategic development of the OD4D program in consultation with the OD4D network and Donors' Committee; the review and approval of grants and budgets; as well as handling of granting processes, reporting, and other administrative issues.OD4D FundersThe program currently has an active project portfolio worth CAD $8 million co-funded by the World Bank, Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development (DFATD) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), as well as the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID) (though the INASSA program).World BankThe World Bank's overarching mission of a world free of poverty is as relevant today as it has ever been.Department of Foreign Affairs Trade and Development (DFATD)Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. IDRC also encourages sharing this knowledge with policymakers, other researchers, and communities around the world. The result is innovative, lasting local solutions that aim to bring choice and change to those who need it most.International Development Research Centre (IDRC)Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. Part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, IDRC invests in knowledge, innovation, and solutions to improve lives and livelihoods in the developing world. Bringing together the right partners around opportunities for impact, IDRC builds leaders for today and tomorrow and helps drive change for those who need it most.Department for International Development (DFID)United Kingdom (though the INASSA program).
The UK Department for International Development (DFID) manages the UK's aid to poor developing countries and leads its fight against world poverty. DFID works with governments in developing countries to help them lift their citizens -- the poorest and most disadvantaged -- out of poverty by providing proper health care and education, fostering good governance and promoting equitable economic growth.GovernmentsBusinessesEntrepreneursHealth SectorEducation SectorAgriculture Sector_db7f6244-dcb2-11e5-98dd-e568b67b6f10To support innovation, leaders and networks capable of unlocking the potential of open data to improve lives of millions living in poverty in developing countries._db7f6302-dcb2-11e5-98dd-e568b67b6f10DataOpen Data is enabling governments, businesses, and entrepreneurs around the world to catalyse a revolution in diverse sectors such as health, education, and agriculture.OpennessOpen data -- data that is available online and free to be used, reused and redistributed by anyone -- is becoming an important catalyst for social and economic change.InnovationData-driven innovations can help make governments more transparent and effective, create business opportunities, deliver billions in economic efficiency and help solve pressing social problems.TransparenyEffectivenessOpportunityEfficiencyNetworkingData is quickly becoming a key infrastructure in a networked world.However, there are still important challenges to be addressed for developing countries to fully benefit from the promises of open data. We need to unlock the supply of data in developing countries, build the standards that will enable collaboration, scale solutions and find innovative ways to build the required data skills that will enable the spread of data's benefits around the world.PrinciplesDisseminate open data principles that will enable a more inclusive data revolution around the world_db7f63a2-dcb2-11e5-98dd-e568b67b6f101_db7f6442-dcb2-11e5-98dd-e568b67b6f10Infrastructure, Standards & Best PracticesStrengthen a global data infrastructure by developing and promoting common standards and best practices_02ebdb18-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f102SolutionsDevelop solutions based on best practice._02ebdc58-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f102.1Many open data initiatives fail to deliver on their promises. How and why do some succeed? The OD4D program builds on the evidence of best practice of a network of local researchers that operates in more than 35 developing countries.Networks & ChallengesExpand open data innovation networks that solve major sustainable development challenges_02ebdd02-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f103InitiativesScale initiatives globally._02ebdda2-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f103.1As investment in data-driven solutions grow, there is a need to coordinate and collaborate on global initiatives such as the UN-supported Data Revolution. By supporting interoperability and standards, sharing best practices from region to region, and connecting and building leaders and policymakers, OD4D aims to scale best practices in open data for development.
The OD4D network is currently catalysing global initiatives such as:
the Open Data Barometer and the Open Data Research Network (led by the Web Foundation)
the Open Data Leaders Network (led by Open Data Institute),
School of Data and Open Data Census (led by Open Knowledge),
the Open Data Impact Map (led by Centre for Open Data Enterprise), and,
the Open Data Inventory (led by the Open Data Watch).Open Data Research Network _02ebde74-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f103.1.1Web FoundationOpen Data Leaders Network_02ebdf1e-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f103.1.2Open Data InstituteBenefits & CapacityWiden the benefits of the data revolution by building the capacity of people in developing countries to produce and use open data effectively to drive innovation_02ebdfbe-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f104Peoplein Developing CountriesDeveloping CountriesLeadersBuild leaders in the developing world to drive locally relevant solutions._02ebe072-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f104.1Solutions developed in New York, San Francisco or London don't necessarily solve pressing problems in Dhaka, Kampala or La Paz. OD4D supports regionally-led coalitions in Latin America (ILDA), Caribbean (COI), East Europe (ODECA), Asia (ODASIA) and Africa (planned) that strengthen and coordinate regional leaders in the open data space.School of Data_02ebe130-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f104.1.1Open KnowledgeMeasurement & MonitoringMonitor and measure the availability, use and impact of open data around the world._02ebe1da-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f105Open Data Barometer_02ebe28e-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f105.1Web FoundationOpen Data Impact Map_02ebe338-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f105.2Centre for Open Data EnterpriseOpen Data Inventory_02ebe3d8-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f105.3Open Data WatchOpen Data Census_02ebe496-dcbe-11e5-a3da-622fb67b6f105.4Open Knowledge2016-02-26http://od4d.net/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net